Free Compost Workshops

Free or reduced priced compost bins are offered to participants while supplies last.

Directions:
All workshops are held at the Capen Park compost demonstration site (next to the Capen Park mulch site) at the end of Capen Park Drive off of Rock Quarry Road.

In case of rain, workshops will be moved to the Grissum Building, 1313 Lakeview Avenue -- one block west of the City Power Plant and one block north of the Business Loop.

Master Composters

Are you concerned about the environmental impacts of our city's waste stream? Are you familiar with the benefits of composting? Are you interested in sharing those benefits with other members of our community? If so, we would like for you to participate in our Master Composter training program.

For class dates and to regsister for the Master Composter training class, please follow thislink. For additional information, please contact us at 573.874.6271 orpw-volunteer@gocolumbiamo.com.

Vermi Composting (Worms): For volunteers who like kids, dirt, and worms! No experience necessary! The Columbia Public Works Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers interested in introducing children and their teachers to worm composting. Volunteers are needed to deliver and collect the bins. The schedule would be flexible, mostly weekday mornings. To become a Worm Loan Aide, contact us!